Bordeaux
Pauillac - Red - 2020
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2020
Name: AOP Pauillac
Grape variety: 65% Merlot & 35% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
A Selection Committee Favorite rated 93-94/100
Wine:
Selected by Olivier Poussier, the 2020 Red Pauillac confidently stands among the finest bottles of the appellation. It exudes a classic Médoc identity, with graphite notes typical of great Cabernets, complemented by harmonious red and black fruit aromas. The palate is full-bodied and elegant, with velvety tannins and a perfectly balanced profile marked by exceptional freshness. A refined, top-class Pauillac, ready to cellar for 5 to 8 more years. A Selection Committee favorite, rated 94/100.Vinification:
Hand-harvested, 80% of the wine is aged in stainless steel vats, the remaining 20% in one- or two-wine barrels.Color:
Dark, brilliant crimson red.Nose:
Ripe and fresh, with lovely aromas of red and black fruits combined with a touch of graphite.Palate:
Full-bodied and elegant, this tailor-made cuvée reveals a robust tannic structure with velvety smooth tannins. This precise Pauillac offers a balanced and refined profile, all underpinned by remarkable freshness.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Rack of pork roasted with sage, beef meatballs and thyme potatoes, duck parmentier with porcini mushrooms.Cellar aging:
From now until 2031
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